Zakir Hussain, whose "dancing fingers" made him one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and who became a major force in contemporary world music, has died. Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung disease,

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Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla player and iconic son of Maharashtra, has passed away, leaving a significant void in the rhythm world. Celebrated for his unique tabla jugalbandi and elevating solo performances,